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Welcome to Out of the Woods! An RPG based on the darker side of the fairy tales we all know and love. We have canons available from the musical Into the Woods, though knowledge of the musical is not mandatory for joining.
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Confusion?
Topic Started: Aug 14 2008, 05:28 PM (86 Views)
Alandree
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I've been getting some feedback saying that the premise of this RPG is a bit confusing, or too broad to be appealing. What can I do to correct this? I've been trying very hard, but alas I am at a stand still. That is why I'm requesting staff now. But I'd like member input as well, if there is any...?

I'd like for things to be as open as possible when it comes to the kind of characters members can create, but apparently this non-linear approach turns people off? Help me out here! What should I do to make this RPG better?
 
Chimalmaht
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I didn't realize that it was confusing to some, so I'm not quite sure on a way to improve this. Maybe...hmm. I'll try to think on it and see if I can come up with something for you, darling.
 
Alandree
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Oh thank you Chimmers. I think others find the board lacks a certain focus or center. Not sure. Also, it could be that those unfamiliar with the musical find it hard to understand. Blhhh.
 
Chimalmaht
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Oh, maybe. Like they feel it would be helpful to be better acquainted with the musical, since that is what the board is based on. Maybe if you made a list of some of the other fairy tale characters as well? Ones that people know better. That might help. I'm not really certain..

As for a focus point of the board... Thats a little harder. Do they seem to want a more definite plot?
 
Alandree
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That's a good idea. I'm thinking perhaps I could arrange positions and locations of more well known characters, like Hansel and Gretel are Granny's neighbors, or all the witches from each story know each other, and have witch conventions. Ooo!

Yes, a more defined plot is what I'm guessing they want. I don't want to fence people in though! I think perhaps I'll gather stuff from all the tales I know about, then establish some basics.

Oo and something else someone asked for was a pre-defined species/race list. I take it this much non-linearity kind of intimidates people. So I'll make a list for that too. Hmmm...
 
Chimalmaht
Peasant
That's quite a list of things to do you've got there.

I like the idea of other characters having a place within the Into the Woods setting, though. That seems like a good idea.
 
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